Blind lover elopes as Waterloo paper reports drama
In the chief’s office a blinded man and a comely bride faced possible prosecution after a two day elopement from Oelwein. They produced a marriage certificate claiming wedlock Monday night while the groom admitted a common law partner and said he could not be prosecuted. They planned to return to Oelwein to face the furious father Earnest Evers and any charges. Real estate transfers and local notices fill the rest of the page.
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Chief of Police
Oelwein
Earnest Evers
Argyle Street
Jasi
Peoria
Alkali in Soap Bad For the Hair and Hair Care Advice
A vintage advertisement warns against high alkali in soaps drying the scalp and damaging hair. It promotes Mulsified cocoanut oil shampoo as pure and greaseless, simple to use, yielding rich lather that cleanses dust and dandruff. The copy claims quick drying, silky hair and a cheap, widely available product for family use.
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Uny
Papes Diapepsin Relief Promised For Stomach Ailments
An old advertisement notes that Papes Diapepsin tablets give relief almost as soon as they reach the stomach by neutralizing acidity. It claims immediate relief from souring, fermentation, gases, heartburn, flatulence, fullness, and pain in the stomach and intestines and suggests it helps regulate disordered stomachs so foods can be eaten without distress. It mentions a pack costs 50 cents at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Kirkland Brothers Start Independent Electrical Shop
Kirkland brothers who have been engaged in the electrical part of the municipal plant will go into business for themselves March 2. Their shop will be at 121 Third Street west where they will do all kinds of electrical work. They have been connected with the city since the plant began seven years ago.
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Kirkland
Third Street West
Legion and Waterlog G to Clash Friday Night
The city championship will be decided Friday evening at the Y M C A gym as the American Legion five meets the Waterloo Gasoline Engine company team. Tickets are on sale at the Y desk. Readings list forward Mathews Stewart Barr Gilly Chambers for Legion. McDonald Leonard Miller Bragdon Kimm for Waterloo.
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American Legion
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
Y. M.1
Mathews
Stewart
Barr
Gilly
Chambers
Waterloo Gasoline
McDonald
Leonard
Miller
Canter
Doug” Bragdon
Kimm
Legion
Bankruptcy hearing set before referee on Interstate Tractor case
Hearing on all claims in Interstate Tractor company bankruptcy will be held before J. K. Jordan, local referee, at 10 a m tomorrow. Trustee Howard S. Miller estimates total claims near 5.5 million dollars. Creditors include banks in several states and auto dealers, with claims ranging from 1 to 86 000, led by Overland Automobile company 86 000 and others such as T u P Ordway 60 500 Van Brunt Auto 60 000 W R Jameson 27 000 and Williams Galloway 15 000.
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Interstate Tractor Company
J. KE. Jordan
Howard 5. Miller
Overland Automobile Company
U. P. Ordway
St. Paul
Waterloo law firms seek counsel for claimants
A Waterloo firm has filed a petition for $3,000 in professional services. Estimates suggest about half of local law firms are interested in serving as counsel for various claimants in the matter. Jury of banks reports runs from $3,000 to $40,000.
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Waterloo
Green Olives Not Guilty of Poison Allegations
A Chicago recall report about stuffed ripe olives being linked to poisonous germs caused concern but Waterloo robbers report no poisonings and no green olives are under suspicion. Officials say pimento filling in green olives does not imply contamination and cases against the ripe olives remain inconclusive.
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Waterloo
Chicago
Don Sung egg boost tale swindles and surgery note
An advertisement letter touts Don Sung as boosting hen egg production from 1 2 eggs daily to 7 8, claiming easy feed addition and refunds if not profitable. It blends testimonials from Henry avis and Mrs Tessarolo, likening the product to a Caesarean claim and noting refunds and mail orders from Chicago and Indianapolis sources.
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Don Sung
Henry Avis
30Th St. News
Tessarolo
Uae
David J. Jones
Chicago
Don
Robert Burns
Suyellspital
Opera
Quiger Co
Columbia Blas
Lion
Indianapolis
Ind
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Lif
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Meek
Voorhles
Allen Sharp
Amos Librel
Sumner Real Aneak Loan Co
A. Civerton
Grandyicino
Anie M. Whitney
Day
Uhha
Leo J. Bedard
Emma A. Hedard
Henre
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Stirm
Lot
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Virgil W. Foote
W. I Keinger
Judith Whitne
Q. Coons
Luis B. Selow
Tat & Block
L Nace
Bioek
Waterhe
Cedar Falls
Esvesa
Teachers’ College
State i
John R. Slacks
Lyons County
Dotson-Kerwin Clothing
Birkenbach Millinery
Dotson-Kerwin
Main Street
Hirkwood S. Olsen
Independence
Holand Knapp
Bickenbach Millinery
Regent Theatre
Laura Strubel
Bbe
Christian Church
John (. Orth
H. Z. Watters
Methodist Church
Laa
First
Methodist Miz. Hor Society
Mra, Dd
Shedd
Patsadige
Tovorrow
Helen Ford
Gerald Wise
Dorothy Smalling
Alice Hobinson
Irving Wolfe
Marion Bozarih
Irae Bermyn
Lenora Kol
Harry Brown
Theron Walker
Clark Mullin
I. M. Yale
J. 8. Latta Company
John $. Latta
Yale
WESL
Maren
Denmark
George Alexander
Alexander
Sarr
Dyal Davis
Georgette
Iself
Legion and
Waterlog G
Joseph Measy
Rath Packing Company
James Lane
Meusy
J. J. Wenner
Mensy
Lane
Tractor Company
Waiterloo
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Idje Mens
Percale
Chambrar
Meditau Weight Union
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